1. Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida

I’ve seen Davis, as well as other linebackers, mocked to Kansas City before. Inside linebacker seems to be the most popular pick right now for the Chiefs in the first round.

Here’s what Luke said about the pick:

“Derrick Johnson is getting older and having trouble staying healthy. His presence is vital at the heart of the Chiefs defense, so finding a replacement who can replicate him impact as both a player and a leader is vital. Davis is the perfect fit in both capacities.”

Well, he’s not wrong about this. I’ve said over and over that the Chiefs need to find a replacement for DJ soon, whether that’s through the draft or free agency. I like Davis just as much or more than any other LB prospect in the 2017 draft. He’s a great tackler and excellent in coverage, and has the leadership skills to potentially take over as the team’s captain on both the field and in the locker room.

2. Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina

We’ve also seen Jones mocked to the Chiefs, sometimes as high as round one. I think Jones would be a bit of a reach in the first, but I’d take him in the second.

Here’s Luke’s analysis:

“Kansas City already has a pair of explosive receivers who can stretch the field, but they could use a physical pass-catcher who can move the chains, make the tough catches over the middle and win contested catches in the red zone. Jones backed up his incredible production with a fantastic week at the Senior Bowl.”

A couple of things I do like about Jones are his size (6-foot-1) and his hands (caught 399 passes in college). Jones is a high-volume type of receiver that can force his way open into space, and I feel like his type of play would fit well in Kansas City’s offense.

3a. Kevin King, CB, Washington

This is the first of two projected picks for Kansas City. The Chiefs will likely receive multiple compensatory picks, and one of them could be a third-rounder (due to the Chiefs losing cornerback Sean Smith in free agency).

We’ve seen Marcus Peters’ former teammate Sidney Jones mocked to the Chiefs in the past, but this is the first time I’ve seen Peters’ other former teammate, King, mocked to KC.

King is a very tall cornerback at 6-foot-3 and can play multiple defensive back positions, including safety. I expect the Chiefs to address the cornerback position in this year’s draft, probably in the early rounds, so this pick fits right in that mold.

3b. Nate Peterman, QB, Pittsburgh

I’ve seen Peterman mocked the Chiefs’ way more and more lately. Taking a quarterback in the third with that extra comp pick definitely wouldn’t be a bad move.

Here’s what Luke said about this pick:

“Alex Smith turns 33 this year, which could make finding his potential successor a priority at some point in this draft. Peterman won’t wow you with any particular trait, but he has the baseline abilities to develop into a quality NFL starter.”

If you’ve read my mock draft reactions lately, you know that I’m a fan of Peterman. Some aren’t because he isn’t flashy, but I like the fact that he played in a pro-style offense in college, and the way he never gives up on plays. Sometimes he takes that too far and will force plays, so that’s something he’ll have to work on in the NFL. Still, I think he can develop into a starting QB given time.

4. Daeshon Hall, EDGE, Texas A&M

I was wondering how long it would take for him to mock an edge rusher to the Chiefs. This position is becoming a popular one to mock KC’s way lately as well, due to the injury concerns of Tamba Hali and Justin Houston.

Hall is a guy that can use some work on technique in the pass-rush department, but he’d be given a chance to do so while guys like Hali, Houston and Dee Ford see most of the snaps next season.

5a. Isaac Rochell, DL, Notre Dame

Chiefs general manager John Dorsey almost always takes a late-round defensive lineman. Don’t expect this year’s draft to be any different, especially with Dontari Poe possibly leaving in free agency.

“What Rochell offers in effort, he lacks as a skilled pass rusher, and his inability to get after the quarterback will create a difficult challenge for him. While his best fit might be a 3-4 defensive end, he could be viewed as rotational defensive lineman with little to no third-down value. Rochell has third-day draft value with eventual starter potential if he can sharpen his pass-rush tools.”

5b. Elijah McGuire, RB, Louisiana-Lafayette

Running back is a position the Chiefs definitely need to address in the draft. McGuire is a guy that has athletic tools, but isn’t going to get as many looks due to playing in the Sun Belt Conference.

I actually like McGuire for his speed and size, as well as his ability to catch passes out of the backfield. McGuire had 129 catches for 1,383 receiving yards in college. Those RB screens/dumpoffs are something the Chiefs heavily utilize.

6a. Zach Banner, OL, USC

Much like the D-line, I know KC is going to grab an offensive lineman somewhere in this draft. However, I’m not sure if I like this pick.

Banner has issues with his weight and work ethic, and some NFL scouts don’t think he’ll be able to make the transition to guard. I can almost guarantee you that if the Chiefs draft an O-lineman, it’ll be one that can play multiple positions on the line. KC doesn’t need starters there, they need versatile depth. They might find better luck going with a player with less issues than Banner.

6b. David Jones, S, Richmond

Dorsey hasn’t drafted many safeties in the past, but he might need to this year with Eric Berry and Daniel Sorensen hitting free agency (the latter being a restricted free agent).

Honestly, I haven’t heard much about Jones and there isn’t a whole lot of available film on him. However, in the limited film I have watched I noticed that Jones is a relatively intense tackler that does a solid job of getting around blockers to pursue ball-carriers. I think Jones could be a decent late-round prospect for Kansas City to take a flyer on.